Laura May Kemp
Laura May Kemp is a passionate young artist whose talent spans a wide range of mediums, including illustration, acrylics, gouache, oils, charcoal, and pastels. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for creative expression, she blends technical skill with imaginative storytelling to bring each piece to life. Constantly exploring new styles and techniques, Laura is dedicated to growing as an artist and sharing a unique perspective through vibrant, emotionally resonant artwork.
The World Turtle
“The World Turtle” – Procreate on iPad (2023)Black illustration on iPadA commission dating back to 2023, this is a piece inspired by the art of the Terry Pratchet books designed for a 40th birthday card. Using a variety of brushes on the iPad this represents the world turtle.
Blue Tit
Blue Tit Portrait (2025)Gouache on paperThis headshot portrait of a blue tit was created on paper in gouache and shows the beautiful colours of the bird with delicate layers of colour. It has since been included in an exhibition and sold.
Puffin Pair
Puffin Pair (2025)Gouache on paper“Puffin Pair” was commissioned in early 2025, this was painted with Arteza gouache and also includes the wild flowers found on the cliffs of dover where puffins are commonly found.
Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperThroughout this piece there are introductions of colour to add visual interest, using polychromos pencils this drawing displays texture and the fine details of a giraffe.
Moose portrait
Moose portrait (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paperThis moose portrait was a commission designed to be sent to Canada, this piece was the first of the pencil drawing collection and is what inspired the technique and colour seen in other pencil drawings.
Stag portrait
Stag portrait (2025)Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils on paper**
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Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work—each piece is a reflection of my passion and creative journey. I’m always creating, experimenting, and sharing new art, so I invite you to stay connected. Whether you're interested in a particular piece, have questions, or just want to follow along, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out or follow me on social media to see what’s next. Your support means the world and helps keep the art alive!